5 Games E3 Got Me Pumped About

I wasn’t able to make it to E3 this year, but that didn’t keep me from staying glued to my computer checking updates and watching trailers. What did keep me a little bit farther than I would have liked was getting a kitten last Tuesday. So this list is a little bit later than I would have liked, but life happens. And kittens are worth the slight delay. After finally getting caught up, here’s what I’m super pumped to play:

1. Ori and the Will of the Whips

This game really has everything I want in a game. The fantasy heavy design, the soundtrack, and the overall gameplay is just definitively me. I’ve just started playing Ori and the Blind Forest so I know the second installment is going to be just fantastic. I can’t wait!

2. Dreams

So usually I’m not really a Playstation girl, but when I heard about this game I had to check it out. I really love the possibilities of being able to create your own animated game or short…or really anything you want, with the swing of a game controller. I love this demo because it shows you just how much you can do in 20 minutes. It really is amazing. As an artist, I think this tool is great both for people who are already creatively inclined and also for people who aren’t so much. There are endless possibilities and I just love the creativity of this existing!

3. Cuphead DLC

This is kind of my wildcard because I’m usually really particular about the graphics that I like and what I don’t like. I either like fantasy heavy illustrations or IRL-type graphics. BUT Cuphead taps into another side of my personality that I honestly didn’t think I needed. But I do. And yes I know there is already a Cuphead game out, and I plan on tapping into that one before the release of the newest version. I just love the vintage feel and the overall idea that this game not only exists but is a thriving part of the gaming community.

4. Cyberpunk 2077

My initial reaction to this trailer: “AAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!” I’ve watched some demo videos from E3 and I’m pretty excited for getting my hands on this game. Take my money. Not only does this game have amazing visuals, and what appears to be a badass storyline, but there’s car-racing and we all know how I feel about that *swoon*. Also, I want this trailer soundtrack. Okay, thanks.

5. Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey

I’ve been a fan of Assassin’s Creed for a few years now and I’m super excited for the latest installation coming out. Right now I’m playing through Origins and the storytelling and gameplay are just so great that I can’t wait for what’s next. A couple things that stand out about this trailer are the graphics, which look crisp and delicious. I’m also really jazzed about the underwater capabilities and how they’re going to potentially build that out.